Diddles Hill (Cairn(s)) — The Modern Antiquarian

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Image of Diddles Hill (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Diddles Hill Cairn viewed from N.

Image credit: Mark Johnstone

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Image of Diddles Hill (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Diddles Hill Cairn viewed from E.

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Image of Diddles Hill (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Diddles Hill Cairn viewed from S.

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Image of Diddles Hill (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Diddles Hill Cairn viewed from W.

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Image of Diddles Hill (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Possible Kerb Stone on S Arc of Diddles Hill Cairn.

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Image of Diddles Hill (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Centre of Diddles Hill Cairn viewed from W.

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Articles

Diddles Hill

Cairn(s)

markj99 Nov 9, 2022

Visited 08.11.22

Diddles Hill Cairn is located c. 250 yards SE of the New Luce road at Penwhirn Reservoir. The cairn measures c. 10 yards in diameter and 1 foot high. There are several possible kerb stones on the S Arc, the largest measuring c. 2.5 feet high. The surface of the cairn is obscured by moor grass except for a small central mound. The mound measures c. 10 feet in diameter and 1 foot high, with a central irregular boulder measuring c. 1.5 feet high and wide. Small stones are scattered on the surface of the central mound. Canmore ID 61506 (go to Links) has further details of Diddles Hill Cairn.

Diddles Hill

Cairn(s)

markj99 Nov 12, 2022

Dumfries and Galloway Council has announced restrictions and road closures on the single-track road from Innermessan to New Luce via Penwhirn Dam. The road is being upgraded for the construction of a large windfarm. These restrictions are scheduled to run from November 14th, 2022 to Spring, 2023.

Diddles Hill

Cairn(s)

markj99 Nov 12, 2022

Directions to Diddles Hill Cairn: Take the A77 Ayr E out of Stranraer. After c. 2 miles continue past the A751 Dumfries junction for c. 0.3 mile. Take the right turn onto an unsigned single-track road. Stay on this road for c. 4.6 miles. Park in a lay-by on the left at NX 1244 6896, opposite a mound at Penwhirn Reservoir. Diddles Hill Cairn is c. 250 yards SE in rough moorland. My route can be followed on Diddles Hill Cairn (go to Links).

Diddles Hill

Cairn(s)

markj99 Nov 12, 2022

Diddles Hill Cairn on OS Mapping

Diddles Hill Cairn on OS Mapping

Diddles Hill

Cairn(s)

markj99 Nov 9, 2022

Canmore ID 61506

Diddles Hill Cairn on Canmore

Sites within 20km of Diddles Hill

Drumacissock North

Cairn(s) • 1.01km SW

4

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Drumacissock South

Cairn(s) • 1.09km SW

2

1

1
Brockloch Fell

Cairn(s) • 2.33km WNW

8

2
Cairnerzean Fell Summit

Cairn(s) • 2.55km SE

9

1

1
Cairnerzean Fell

Cairn(s) • 2.55km SE

2
Cairnerzean Fell N

Cairn(s) • 2.89km ESE

10

1

1
Drumanwherran S

Barrow / Cairn Cemetery • 2.91km NW

25

2
Cairnerzean Farm SW

Cairn(s) • 2.93km E

7

2
Cairnerzean Farm NE

Cairn(s) • 2.94km E

9

2

1
Lingdowey Burn E

Cairn(s) • 3.07km ESE

14

1

1
Cairnerzean Fell Central

Cairn(s) • 3.1km SE

5

1

1
Grey Hill (Shennas)

Cairn(s) • 3.14km NNE

12

2
Lingdowey Burn N

Cairn(s) • 3.15km ESE

6

1

1
Kilfeddar Farm

Cairn(s) • 3.2km E

12

2
Cairnerzean Fell S

Cairn(s) • 3.22km SE

5

1

1
Lingdowey Burn S

Cairn(s) • 3.38km ESE

7

1

1
Claywarnies

Cairn(s) • 3.45km WNW

12

2
Drumanwherran N

Cairn(s) • 3.48km NW

6

2
White Cairn, Beoch Hill

Cairn(s) • 3.71km SW

4

1

1
Laganabeastie

Cairn(s) • 3.78km N
Laganabeastie West

Cairn(s) • 3.78km N

5

1

1
Laganabeastie East

Cairn(s) • 3.79km N

4

1

1
Altigoukie Burn Cairn

Cairn(s) • 3.88km E

10

2
Beoch Hill

Cairn(s) • 3.93km SW

3

1

1
Altigoukie Burn Burnt Mound

Burnt Mound / Fulacht Fia • 3.97km E

4

1
Auld Wife’s Grave

Chambered Cairn • 4.1km SE

6

1

1
Drummuckloch Hill Cairn

Cairn(s) • 4.29km WSW

5

2
Drummuckloch Hill Standing Stone

Standing Stone / Menhir • 4.3km WSW

4

2
Friar’s Kirk SE

Cairn(s) • 4.59km NW

10

2
Balker Moor N

Cairn(s) • 4.72km SSW

11

1
Friar’s Kirk NW

Cairn(s) • 4.81km WNW

11

2
Balker Moor S

Cairn(s) • 4.81km SSW

6

1

1
Barlure

Cairn(s) • 5km E

11

2

1
Long Tom (Cairnryan)

Standing Stone / Menhir • 5.14km W

9

2

1
Craigbirnoch Central NW

Cairn(s) • 5.2km ENE

13

1
Craigbirnoch Central SE

Cairn(s) • 5.24km ENE

7

1
Cairn Hill (Cairnryan)

Cairn(s) • 5.31km WSW

3

2
Craigbirnoch

Cairn(s) • 5.34km ENE
Craigbirnoch S

Cairn(s) • 5.34km ENE

6

1
Gowk Nest Wood

Cairn(s) • 5.35km ESE

6

2

1
Drummanmoan Loan

Cairn(s) • 5.35km NNW

10

1
Teroy

Broch • 5.48km SSW

10

3

2
Craigbirnoch NW

Cairn(s) • 5.5km ENE

8

1
Craigbirnoch NE

Cairn(s) • 5.58km ENE

8

1
Mains of Larg NW

Cairn(s) • 5.6km ESE

15

2

2
Mains of Larg NE

Cairn(s) • 5.6km ESE

14

2

1
Auchmantle Fell (The Muckle Cairn)

Cairn(s) • 5.69km SE

8

2
Auchmantle Fell (The Wee Cairn)

Cairn(s) • 5.8km SE

6

2
Millmoan Hill

Cairn(s) • 6.41km WNW

12

2
Taxing Stone

Standing Stone / Menhir • 6.5km W

3

3

2
Milton of Larg

Cairn(s) • 6.58km ESE

5

1

1
Glenterrow Cairn

Cairn(s) • 6.71km SE

4

1

1
Glentirrow

Stone Circle • 6.8km SE

19

5
Barnshangan W

Cairn(s) • 6.85km E

4

2
Barnshangan E

Cairn(s) • 6.96km E

12

2

1
Haggstone Moor

Standing Stone / Menhir • 6.97km W

5

2
White Cairn, Glenterrow (Destroyed)

Cairn(s) • 7.19km SE

3

2

1
Gallop Hole

Cairn(s) • 7.31km W

6

1
Balneil

Cairn(s) • 7.39km ESE

11

1
Cairn Macneilie, Inch Parks

Cairn(s) • 7.48km SSW

5
Haggstone Moor

Kerbed Cairn • 7.53km W

8

2
Fauldinchie W

Burnt Mound / Fulacht Fia • 7.89km E

8

1

1
Fauldinchie

Burnt Mound / Fulacht Fia • 7.9km E

3
Cairn MacNeilie, Cruise

Cairn(s) • 7.9km ESE

9

2

1
Cruise W

Cairn(s) • 7.9km ESE

8

2

2
Cruise E

Cairn(s) • 7.95km ESE

10

2

1
White Cairn, Markdhu

Cairn(s) • 7.95km NE

3

1

1
Hardcroft

Cairn(s) • 7.99km E

12

2

1
Fauldinchie E

Burnt Mound / Fulacht Fia • 8km E

4

1

1
Dranigower

Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork • 8.02km E

1
Dranigower Hut Circle W

Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork • 8.02km E

6

1
Cairn Kenny

Cairn(s) • 8.03km NE

3

1

1
Dranigower Hut Circle E

Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork • 8.07km E

4

1
Low Airyolland

Cairn(s) • 8.14km ESE

12

2
Knockcraven Wood

Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art • 8.16km E

5

2
Littlepark

Cairn(s) • 8.39km ESE

13

2

1
Miltonise North Cairn

Cairn(s) • 8.48km NE

3

1

2
Cults Loch

Crannog • 8.48km S

4

2
Penderry Hill

Cairn(s) • 8.6km WNW

4

2
Caves of Kilhern

Chambered Tomb • 8.63km E

26

3

1
Cruise Back Fell

Hillfort • 8.7km ESE

11

2

1
Finnarts Hill Standing Stones

Standing Stones • 8.86km WNW

4

1

1
Cairn Na Gath

Chambered Cairn • 8.86km E

9

2
Finnarts Hill Cairn

Cairn(s) • 8.88km W

6

2

1
Finnarts Hill Enclosure

Causewayed Enclosure • 8.88km W

8

2

1
Carlock Hill

Cairn(s) • 9.11km NW

3

1
Drumduff

Cairn(s) • 9.17km WNW

8

3
Kilhern SE

Cairn(s) • 9.25km E

18

2

1
Jamieson’s Point

Cairn(s) • 9.3km W

1
Craig Fell N

Cairn(s) • 9.82km ESE

6

2
Mid Gleniron I and II

Chambered Tomb • 10.04km ESE

21

1

4

2
Galla Hill

Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork • 10.06km SSW

4

2

1
Laggangarn

Standing Stones • 10.07km ENE

10

1

1
Mid Gleniron Round Cairn

Round Cairn • 10.22km ESE

4

2

1
Mid Gleniron III

Chambered Cairn • 10.24km ESE

3

1

1
Airyhemming W

Cairn(s) • 10.61km SE

11

1

1
Airyhemming E

Cairn(s) • 10.66km SE

11

2

1
Bennen of Garvilland

Hillfort • 10.98km E

3

1
Wells of the Rees

Sacred Well • 11.02km ENE

6

2

1
Camrie Fell

Cairn(s) • 11.06km ESE

10

1
Round Dounan

Hillfort • 11.24km SE

5

1

1
Benlaight North

Cairn(s) • 11.71km ESE

5

2

1
Dunragit

Cursus • 11.73km SE

1

1
St Katherine’s Well (Glenluce Abbey)

Sacred Well • 11.91km ESE

3

1

1
Benlaight South

Cairn(s) • 11.98km ESE

10

2

1
Droughduil

Artificial Mound • 12.31km SE

8

2
Tor of Craigoch

Hillfort • 12.32km WSW

2

1

1
Ballach-a-Heathry

Cairn(s) • 12.37km ESE

13

2

2
Glenchamber

Cairn(s) • 12.55km E

6

2
Carscreugh N Burnt Mound

Burnt Mound / Fulacht Fia • 12.58km E

4

2
Carscreugh N Cairn

Cairn(s) • 12.64km E

10

2
Kemp’s Graves, Glenhead of Aldouran

Promontory Fort • 12.82km WSW

8

1

1
Garleffin

Standing Stones • 13.25km NW

2

1

2
Carscreugh S

Cairn(s) • 13.48km ESE

5

2
White Cairn, High Aires

Cairn(s) • 13.97km E

3

1

1
Coffin Stone (Glenluce)

Natural Rock Feature • 14.22km ESE

3

1

1
White Cairn, Laggish

Cairn(s) • 14.24km NE

3

1

1
Dunskirloch

Promontory Fort • 14.64km W

6

1
Cairn Pat

Hillfort • 14.93km SW

25

2

1
North Cairn (Cairn Hill)

Cairn(s) • 15.1km W

10

2

2
Loch Heron

Crannog • 15.24km E

3

2

1
Craigenlee Fell E

Cairn(s) • 15.3km SW

6

2

2
Craigenlee Fell W

Cairn(s) • 15.61km SW

6

2

1
Dounan Nose

Promontory Fort • 15.65km WSW

2

1
Fell of Loch Ronald

Cairn(s) • 15.67km E

6

3
Knockdolian

Cairn(s) • 15.85km NNW

6

3

1
Duniewick

Hillfort • 16.18km NNW

16

2
White Cairn, Barrhill

Cairn(s) • 16.42km NE

4

1

1
Portobello

Promontory Fort • 16.48km WSW

3

1
Knock and Maize

Standing Stone / Menhir • 16.75km SW

6

2
Arnsheen S

Cairn(s) • 17.05km ENE

5

2

1
Arnsheen N

Cairn(s) • 17.08km ENE

11

2

1
Barnsallie Fell

Cairn(s) • 17.4km ESE

6

2
Kemp’s Wark

Promontory Fort • 17.42km WSW

9

2
Tree Island, Whitefield Loch

Crannog • 17.53km ESE

1
Fort Point

Promontory Fort • 17.61km WSW

6

1
Stair Haven

Broch • 17.76km ESE

15

2

1
Whitefield Loch

Crannog • 17.89km ESE

5

1
Killantringan Bay

Stone Fort / Dun • 18.3km SW

14

4

2
Knock Fell

Hillfort • 18.49km ESE

3
Machermore

Barrow / Cairn Cemetery • 18.98km ESE

9

2

3
Laggan Cairn (Barrhill)

Cairn(s) • 19km NE

8

2
Culquhasen Cottages

Cairn(s) • 19.05km ESE

8

1

1
Laigh Sinniness

Promontory Fort • 19.05km ESE

3

1

1
Knockinaam

Standing Stone / Menhir • 19.17km SSW

3

1
White Cairn, Culroy

Cairn(s) • 19.4km ESE

3

1

1
Culroy Farm Cairn

Cairn(s) • 19.71km ESE

2

1

1
Culquhasen SE

Cairn(s) • 19.73km ESE

9

2
Mull of Sinniness

Standing Stone / Menhir • 19.85km ESE

4